Indo-Pacific

Eyeing China’s growing influence in Indo-Pacific, Germany steps up military ties with ‘reliable’ India

German Air Force chief Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz has proposed a joint exercise with the Indian Air Force (IAF) -…

1 year ago

Eye on China, Australia hosts Quad maritime exercise Malabar for first time

In a joint show of strength to realise their common goal of a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific', all four navies…

1 year ago

US vows support to allies defending China’s ‘bullying’ behaviour

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that Washington stands with the nations resisting China's "bullying behaviour," as he began…

1 year ago

Why India-Japan partnership is key to growth of North East, Bay of Bengal community

Political and economic stability in countries across the Indian Ocean region is becoming increasingly important for India and Japan as…

1 year ago

After high-speed boats, India gifts missile corvette to bolster Vietnam’s combat power in South China Sea

India on Monday announced the gifting of indigenously-built in-service Missile Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam, thus further enhancing the capabilities…

1 year ago

Are India and US poised for a breakthrough in military-industrial partnership?

Inking of India-US roadmap for military-industrial cooperation was not surprising after the spat at Shangri La dialogue between Secretary Defence…

1 year ago

Germany seeks joint arms production, submarine deal with India as Indo-Pacific becomes global hotspot

Concerned about China's geostrategic striving for supremacy, which is challenging the other neighbouring countries, India and Germany on Tuesday vowed…

1 year ago

Why Bangladesh is central for peace in the Indo-Pacific

The 6th Indian Ocean Conference took place on the 12th and 13th May in Dhaka, Bangladesh. As the current chair…

2 years ago

Japan-Bangladesh partnership yielding new Indo-Pacific doctrine to counter China

Dhaka: Last week Bangladesh's Prime Minister met her Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio in Tokyo, which political observers described as a…

2 years ago

Taiwanese firms exit China amid rising tensions in Indo-Pacific

There are signs that the economic ties between Taiwan and China have started to decouple as Taiwanese trade and investment…

2 years ago

Philippines becomes India’s anchor in Indo-Pacific to ward off China

India and the Philippines have vowed to further develop defence equipment and industry ties spotlighting their shared objectives and approaches…

2 years ago

A force for good, Quad to tackle emerging forms of terrorism and radicalization

The four-nation Quad grouping of India, the United States, Japan and Australia on Friday announced the establishment of the Quad…

2 years ago

Under The Radar E-5| India-Indonesia unite against terror

On November 29th, a very unusual conference took place at New Delhi’s Islamic Centre. It was hosted by none other…

2 years ago

Navy Chief unveils big vision to deter China in Indian Ocean Region

The Indian Navy is evolving into a mixed force of men and women that can deter extra-regional powers including China…

2 years ago

Indian Navy shares vision of an inclusive Indo-Pacific region

Avoiding needless confrontation, the Navy today said notwithstanding complex challenges, India visualised a free, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.…

2 years ago

Dhankhar arrives in Phnom Penh to cement India’s ties with Southeast Asian nations

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh on Friday for the 19th ASEAN-India Summit…

2 years ago

After Brahmos deal, India ready to train Philippines armed forces

India has offered to upgrade the Philippines' artillery and conduct military courses for its armed forces personnel on operational readiness…

2 years ago

Navy chief’s visit to Australia strengthens India’s resolve to secure Indo-Pacific

India and Australia, which share the commonality of perspectives on several contemporary maritime security issues in the Indo-Pacific, strengthened their…

2 years ago

China on mind, India and Japan get ready for 2+2 strategic dialogue in Tokyo

Talks on ways to tackle the growing Chinese assertion - from Eastern Ladakh to the Senkaku Islands - could dominate…

2 years ago

India’s SAGAR doctrine takes wings with INS Satpura’s visit to Fiji

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Satpura's "brief but impactful" goodwill visit to Fiji concluded on Sunday as it departed Suva for…

2 years ago

France refuels Indian jets in flight ahead of major Indo-Pacific air drill

<p> <strong>In a first, a French Air Force A330 Phenix aerial refueling tanker refuelled the Sukhoi SU-30s of the Indian…

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